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MARINE
BIOLOGY COURSES (MB)
Offered at Dauphin Island Sea Lab (DISL)
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Courses are offered
during the summer semester only. Because course offerings change, check
current DISL summer bulletin for specific course offerings and descriptions. |
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MB |
3301 |
Marine Biology (4) |
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A general survey of marine
plants, invertebrates, and vertebrates, the communities that they form and
the physical and chemical factors that influence them.
Prerequisites: BIO 1101, L101, CHM 1143,
L143. |
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4402 |
Marine Invertebrate Zoology (4) |
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A study of the natural
history, systematics, and morphology of marine invertebrates from a variety
of habitats in the Gulf of Mexico. Participation in
extended field trips is a required part of the course.
Prerequisites: BIO 1101, L101, 2229, L229, CHM 1143, L143.
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4403 |
Marine Vertebrate Zoology (4) |
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Biology of marine
vertebrates emphasizing systematics, behavior, physiology, and ecology of
local forms. Prerequisites: BIO 1101,
L101, 2229, L229, CHM 1143, CHM L143. |
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4404 |
Marine Botany (4) |
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A general survey of algae
and vascular plants associated with the marine and estuarine environment.
Prerequisites: BIO 1101, L101, 2229, L229,
CHM 1143, L143. |
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4406 |
Marsh Ecology (4) |
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A study of the floral and
faunal elements of various marine marsh communities.
Prerequisites: BIO 1101, L101, 2229, L229,
CHM 1143, L143. |
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4410 |
Introduction to Oceanography (4) |
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A general introduction to
the physics, chemistry, geology, and biology of the oceans.
Prerequisites: BIO 1101, L101, 2229, L229,
CHM 1143, L143. |
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4416 |
Marine Fish Diseases (2) |
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Introduction to aquatic
animal diseases, specifically fin fish and shellfish. Student will learn
practical microbiological techniques for isolation and identification.
Prerequisites: BIO 1101, L101, 2229, L229,
CHM 1143, L143. |
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4418 |
Marine Behavioral Ecology (4) |
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Examination of how animal
behavior is influenced by and interacts with its environment, and the
ecological and evolutionary significance of these behaviors in a marine
setting.
Prerequisites: BIO 1101, L101,
2229, L229, CHM 1143, L143. |
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4421 |
Marine Technical Methods (2) |
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An introduction to the
techniques, instrumentation and equipment necessary to perform marine
research, emphasizing field methods.
Prerequisites: BIO 1101, L101, 2229, L229, CHM 1143, L143.
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4423 |
Marine Ecology (4)
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Lecture and laboratory
studies of bioenergetics, community structure, population dynamics,
predation, competition, and speciation in marine ecosystem.
Prerequisites: BIO 1101, L101, 2229, L229,
CHM 1143, L143. |
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4425 |
Coastal
Ornithology (4) |
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Study of coastal and
pelagic birds with emphasis on ecology, taxonomy, and distribution. Prerequisites: BIO 1101, L101, 2229, L229,
CHM 1143, L143. |
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4426 |
Coastal Zone Management (2) |
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A review of ecological
features and management policies for coastal communities, with a description
of relevant state and federal programs.
Prerequisites: BIO 1101, L101, 2229, L229, CHM 1143, L143.
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4430 |
Dolphins and Whales (2) |
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Lectures, audiovisual
presentations, and practical exercises to guide students to further study of
cetaceans. Prerequisites: BIO 1101, L101,
2229, L229, CHM 1143, L143, BIO 4432, L432 or MB 4403. |
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4434 |
Marine Geology (4) |
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A study of the geology of
the ocean basins, with special emphasis on the continental shelves, their
sediments, and the sedimentary processes at work there.
Prerequisites: BIO 1101, L101, 2229, L229, CHM 1143, L143,
introductory geology and MTH 4423. |
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4435 |
Coastal Geomorphology (2) |
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An introduction to coastal
sediment processes and applied geomorphology with emphasis on waves, tides,
and sediments. Prerequisites: BIO 1101,
L101, 2229, L229, CHM 1143, L143. |
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4437 |
Coastal Climatology (2) |
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Study of the controlling
factors and features of the world’s climates, with particular attention to
coastal areas and application and interpretation of climate data.
Prerequisites: BIO 1101, L101, 2229, L229,
CHM 1143, L143. |
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4460 |
Introduction to Neurobiology (4) |
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The study of the structure,
development, physiology, and pharmacology of the nervous systems and sense
organs.
Prerequisites: BIO 4478, L478,
PHY 2253, L253. |
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